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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What met Travis in the wilderness?

2. What was different about the dog's eyes?

3. How many people died for the "association" with Travis?

4. What did Tracy care about most in the world?

5. Who was Vince paid to 'hit?'

Short Essay Questions

1. How did Travis drive away from the canyon, and why did he leave so shortly after arriving?

2. What was Nora Devon's escape from the domineering nature of her aunt?

3. What things led Vince to believe he was working for the Soviets?

4. Why doesn't Tracy tell the truth about the attack she suffered?

5. What does Hudston have in common with Davis and Elizabeth?

6. What was left of Wes' house?

7. What did Nora think when she saw Streck on her bed?

8. What was Vince doing in Weatherby's garage?

9. How did Streck violate Nora?

10. How did Einstein convey his thoughts on Travis and Nora's relationship?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain how having a mental illness is more of a way of life than it was in earlier centuries. What do you think is responsible for this global shift in perspective? How has it become chic to have some sort of mild mental disorder? How are mental illnesses glamorized in the media? Who profits from mental illness?

Essay Topic 2

When Travis killed the Outsider, do you think it was more an act of revenge or pity? Why? What would you do if you had been Travis? What things that the Outsider does make it seem more human? More animal?

Essay Topic 3

The Outsider and Einstein both have a different view of society not only due to genetics but due to the way they were treated. Explain both views of humanity, and why you think each character takes that view. Which do you most identify with and why? What do you think is the stimulus for you feeling this way?

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